Interim lightweight champion Tony
Ferguson could be out for a while after undergoing surgery on
his left elbow.

Ferguson’s wife, Cristina Ferguson, posted a photo of her husband
following the procedure via
Instagram. “In good spirits even after elbow surgery,” she
wrote. “Praying for a speedy recovery. We love you daddy.”

It is unclear what the timetable is for Ferguson’s recovery. “El
Cucuy” captured the interim 155-pound belt with a third-round
submission at UFC 216. “The Ultimate Fighter 13” winner has
authored a 10-fight winning streak that also includes triumphs over
the likes of Rafael dos
Anjos, Edson
Barboza, Josh Thomson
and Gleison
Tibau, to name a few.

The 33-year-old Californian has been eyeing a lightweight title
unification bout with reigning champion Conor
McGregor, but it is unclear if and when the Irishman will
return to the Octagon. UFC President Dana White initially claimed
that McGregor would compete before the end of the year, but now
White has
expressed doubts as to whether the “Notorious” one will ever
fight again.